FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education Scholarship 2024

Organisation : FirstRand
Scholarship Name : FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education Scholarship 2024
Applicable For : MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft
Applicable State/UT : South Africa
Last Date : 7th March 2024
Website : https://bursaries.firstrand.co.za/Bursary/FirstRandIHEDelftWaterEducationScholarship

What is FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education Scholarship?

FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education scholarship for an MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft. FirstRand has entered into a five-year partnership with IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, the largest international graduate water education facility in the world, to allow for an outstanding South African student to undertake postgraduate study at IHE Delft in the Netherlands. This will be the second year of the partnership. Applications will open on Friday 15 December 2023 and close on Thursday 7th March 2024.

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Eligibility of FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education Scholarship

The FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education Scholarship is specifically designed for South African students pursuing a Master’s degree (MSc) in Water and Sustainable Development at the prestigious IHE Delft Institute for Water Education in the Netherlands.

Here are the key eligibility criteria:
** Citizenship: You must be a citizen of South Africa.
** Academic program: You must be admitted to the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development program at IHE Delft.
** Academic merit: You must demonstrate strong academic performance, typically through excellent grades in your previous studies.
** Leadership potential: The scholarship seeks individuals who showcase leadership qualities and the potential to become future leaders in the water sector.
** Community involvement: You should have a demonstrable history of involvement in your community, highlighting your commitment to contributing to South Africa’s development.
** “Destiny changer” potential: The selection process emphasizes identifying individuals with the potential to make a significant and positive impact on South Africa’s water challenges upon their return.

How To Apply For FirstRand IHE Delft Scholarship?

1. For more information and to apply for any of the four tracks of the one-year (68 ECTS) MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft, please visit the below link

Apply Here : https://www.un-ihe.org/msc-programmes

2. Candidates may email Marlies Baburek, Fellowship and Admission Officer at IHE Delft m.baburek@un-ihe.org with any additional questions.

3. The scholarship will provide full funding for one student a year to study for an MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education.

4. FirstRand will conduct the interviewing and selection process, which will run concurrently with the FirstRand international postgraduate scholarship programme.

5. Candidates will be assessed based on academic excellence, leadership ability, community involvement and their potential to be a destiny changer.

6. Candidates have to apply and be accepted for any of the four thematic tracks:
** Water, food and energy
** Water hazards, risks and climate
** Water and health
** Water resources and ecosystem health

7. The closing date for applications is Thursday 7th March 2024. Applications can be submitted online only.

8. FirstRand and IHE Delft are looking for the best applicant who will benefit deeply from the opportunity and contribute to South Africa on their return.

What is the Last Date of FirstRand IHE Delft Scholarship?

Last Date of FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education Scholarship is 7th March 2024.